The Role

• Report directly to Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies, and ultimately the Executive Director to ensure they are kept well-informed about their areas of responsibility. \xe2\x80\xa2 Implement the development and delivery of all Producing courses within the postgraduate programme. Prioritising safe practice will be fundamental alongside developing and inspiring innovative teaching that connects with multidisciplinary training that remains dynamic and relevant to the industry. \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise and facilitate the faculty pertaining to all activities within the Producing concentration classes. \xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborate with the postgraduate faculty to administer course assessments to deliver structured feedback that supports and enhances learning and development for Producing courses. \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies with timetabling and scheduling Producing courses. \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in the interview and selection process for hiring producers for productions (as required). \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies in outreach and student recruitment efforts to ensure sustained high levels of enrolment. \xe2\x80\xa2 The Programme Supervisor Producing may take on additional teaching responsibilities related to the postgraduate programme, including managing curriculum documentation, course files, and course administration to adhere to the institution\'s quality assurance standards.

Requirements
Essential: \xe2\x80\xa2 Terminal Degree (MFA or PhD) or demonstrate and verify equivalent industry or professional experience or additional qualifications in professional performing arts education. \xe2\x80\xa2 Significant professional theatre and/or live performance experience as a Producer (8- 10 years minimum). \xe2\x80\xa2 Must be trained in specialist knowledge of Producing for Theatre and Live Events, (including current software suites). \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience with providing feedback. \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge and insight into student performance evaluation. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience with research and scholarly activity, including practice as research. \xe2\x80\xa2 Capable of working autonomously and as an integral part of a diverse, multinational team, while exhibiting the emotional intelligence necessary for such environments. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work on a flexible schedule, which may include working evenings and weekends. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent verbal and written communication skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work with Office365 Suite (especially Excel). \xe2\x80\xa2 Flexible approach to curriculum development and andragogy to suit the Academy\xe2\x80\x99s dynamic needs, and cultural considerations, and to enhance collaborative education delivery. \xe2\x80\xa2 Must be willing to relocate to the UAE. Desirable: \xe2\x80\xa2 Direct industry experience; connections within the theatre and live performance industry for outreach and collaborative purposes. \xe2\x80\xa2 Documented success teaching Producing (or similar course content), and related courses at a post-secondary institution and/or mentoring producing students and/or emerging producers. \xe2\x80\xa2 Documented success in Producing (e.g., industry awards). \xe2\x80\xa2 Clear understanding of schemes of work and preparing classwork while adhering to course marking systems. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience working within a multinational, multilingual educational environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience writing and delivering courses for postgraduate education. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience with educational software (e.g., Moodle, Blackboard). \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience teaching Leadership, Entrepreneurial skills, Strategic Planning or similar. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience starting or running a company in a for-profit environment. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work with students from varying cultural backgrounds and abilities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Energetic, driven, creative and dependable. \xe2\x80\xa2 Openness to adapting and developing teaching and creative practices. \xe2\x80\xa2 Second or third language. Core Competencies: Delivery through: \xe2\x80\xa2 Decision-making and solving problems with the Programme Leader Postgraduate Studies. \xe2\x80\xa2 Building teams and communication with students. \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitating change: curriculum development, community culture of creativity and innovation. \xe2\x80\xa2 Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities. Development through: \xe2\x80\xa2 Resilience \xe2\x80\xa2 Driving results

About the company
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA) is dedicated to world-leading education and training in the performing arts. SPAA will see performers and technicians hone their craft while receiving global qualifications, paving the way for a successful future on and off the world stage. SPAA is a centre of excellence the only dedicated performing arts academy of its kind in the Middle East where everyone is welcome, from all backgrounds, to realise their potential as the new creative citizens of the world.